Cahn, Victor.

Introducing Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, and Romances : A Guide for Teachers. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (119 pages)

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- A Few Words About the Comedies -- 1 The Taming of the Shrew -- 2 A Midsummer Night's Dream -- 3 The Merchant of Venice -- 4 Twelfth Night, or What You Will -- A Few Words About the Histories -- 5 Richard II -- 6 Henry IV, Part 1 -- A Few Words About the Romances -- 7 The Tempest -- Afterword -- About the Author.

This guide for instructors of Shakespeare examines seven of his most familiar plays, with the goal of inspiring students who are largely unfamiliar with them. Proceeding scene by scene through each work, Cahn focuses on character, language, and theme to help students appreciate that these plays' issues and implications remain universal.

9781475838008


Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Study and teaching.


Electronic books.

PR2987.C346 2017